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#1219 of 2,105 schools in WI
Kate Goodrich Elementary
Elementary School · Merrill Area School District · Merrill, WI
A Merrill Area School District elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
505 W 10th St, Merrill, WI 54452
- Math 52% proficient (2021)
- Reading 42% proficient (2021)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kate Goodrich Elementary score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kate Goodrich Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,620/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Merrill), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,522
Median home value
$162,500
Median rent
$777/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54452; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 151 | Compare → |
| St John Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.9private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 123 | Compare → |
| St Francis Xavier Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Bridges Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 697 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Merrill Area School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,547NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kate Goodrich Elementary is listed in Merrill Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kate Goodrich Elementary
Kate Goodrich Elementary is a public elementary school in Merrill, WI, part of Merrill Area School District, serving approximately 358 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,219 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kate Goodrich Elementary
What grades does Kate Goodrich Elementary serve?
Kate Goodrich Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Kate Goodrich Elementary?
Kate Goodrich Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 358 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kate Goodrich Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kate Goodrich Elementary is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kate Goodrich Elementary rank in WI?
Kate Goodrich Elementary ranks #1,219 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Kate Goodrich Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Kate Goodrich Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Kate Goodrich Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kate Goodrich Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Kate Goodrich Elementary a charter school?
No, Kate Goodrich Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kate Goodrich Elementary a Title I school?
No, Kate Goodrich Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kate Goodrich Elementary?
64.0% of students at Kate Goodrich Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 358
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.9%
- Phone
- (715) 536-5233
- Area population (ZIP 54452)
- 18,949
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 47.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 54452; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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